Maithili Sharan Gupt: Hindi Poet and Indian nationalist who promoted Khari Boli

Today marks the 132nd birth anniversary of the pioneer of Khari Boli in Hindi poetry, Maithili Sharan Gupt, who moved the nation with his writings at the time of independence struggle.

on August 3, 1988. He is widely known for introducing Khari Boli (plain dialect) in the poetry.

on August 3, 1988. He is widely known for introducing Khari Boli (plain dialect) in the poetry.

Most poets of his time wrote in the Braj Bhasha dialect, whereas he took a different approach with the Khari Boli dialect.

Here's tracing the life of Padma Bhushan Maithili Sharan Gupt:

• Gupt entered the world of Hindi literature by writing poems in various magazines, including Saraswati
• In 1910, his first major work, Rang mein Bhang was published by Indian Press
• With Bharat